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The Redesigned SAT
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The next SAT date is...
October 3rd
November 30
November 7
October 14
2
The PSAT date is...
October 5
September 14
October 14
November 11
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What is assessed with the following question?
Reading Comprehension
Syntax
Vocabulary
Grammar
4
The essay will require you to read a passage&explain how the author is persuading the audience.
False
True
5
What’s the best way for students to prepare for the redesigned SAT?
classroom instruction
Khan Academy
there is no need to prepare
private tutoring
6
The new "high" score is
2400
800
1600
there is no high score
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How many KEY changes are part of the redesign?
7
6
9
8
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Which of the following is not one of the major changes?
Command of Evidence
Problems Grounded in Real-World Contexts
Reading/Math Sections
Relevant Words in Context
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What two subject areas are part of both the Reading/Language and Math sections?
Math/Science
English/Math
Science/Careers
Science/Social Science
10
All graphs and charts will be removed from the SAT.
False
True
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When will the redesigned SAT be given for the first time?
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
Spring 2015
Already in use
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What does the follow up question assess?
Words in Context
Command of Evidence
Analysis of Language
Cross Curricular Application
13
You are required to write an essay
Yes, if the colleges require it
No
Yes
It's not required but will be extra credit
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Why partner with Khan Academy?
To put the private test prep industry out of business
To provide individualized SAT test prep
To increase profits for the College Board and Khan Academy
15
What is the 5 year average percent of students who took the SAT that were college ready?
50%
57%
70%
43%
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How long will the redesigned SAT be?
4 hours including essay
3 hours with 50 minutes for essay
3 hours including essay
3 hours and 50 minutes no essay
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Which math is focused on the most in the SAT?
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Pre-Alegebra
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Non-fiction is focused on more than fiction.
True
False
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There is a penalty for wrong answers
True
False
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Why is the essay optional?
It takes too long to grade
The writing was horrible
The colleges don't look at it
It could not be used to predict college success
